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BMI to PKU: distance & flight time
Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal) → Pekanbaru (Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport)
9,534 mi
15,344 km · 8,285 nm
19h 10m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
9,534 miles nonstop takes roughly 19h 10m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BMI — Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · Bloomington, United States
- PKU — Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport · Pekanbaru, Indonesia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BMI
Near PKU
- DUM · Pinang Kampai Airport79 mi away
- PPR · Pasir Pangaraan Airport79 mi away
- RGT · Japura Airport83 mi away
- PDG · Minangkabau International Airport118 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BMI from PKU?
The flight distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Pekanbaru (PKU) is 9,534 miles (15,344 km, 8,285 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BMI to PKU?
A nonstop flight takes about 19h 10m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Bloomington and Pekanbaru?
Pekanbaru is 12 hours ahead of Bloomington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BMI to PKU?
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